About this opportunity
Turnwell Mental Health Network, Inc. lists this Nurse Practitioner III opportunity in cedar city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner III
Turnwell Mental Health Better Balance Psychiatry is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team in Southern Utah. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management to a diverse patient population, including adults and adolescents. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved region with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
Provide ongoing medication management and monitor patient response and side effects
Collaborate with therapists, social workers, primary care providers, and other team members to deliver coordinated care
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system
Participate in care coordination meetings, peer consultation, and quality improvement initiatives
Provide telehealth services as needed to serve rural and remote patients
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, staying current with evidence-based psychiatric practices
Adhere to all clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and ethical standards
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
Current PMHNP-BC certification from ANCC or equivalent
Active Utah APRN license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
Experience with outpatient psychiatric care
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with electronic health record systems
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of PMHNP experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting
Experience treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
Familiarity with collaborative care models or integrated behavioral health
Spanish language proficiency (a plus given the regional population)
Experience with telehealth platforms
Worksite address
cedar city, UT, 84721, US
Who can apply
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